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Nonpharmacological treatment methods are widely accepted as preventive or therapeutic measures in prehypertension or hypertension and heart failure. Diet intervention such as DASH or the Mediterranean diet can be recommended for these patients. Interventions aimed at weight reduction in overweight patients and avoidance of excessive use of sodium in diet can help to decrease symptoms and lower excessive blood pressure, especially when added to pharmacological therapy. A substitution of alcohol consumption for nonalcoholic beverages without sugar should be advised. All patients with hypertension and stable heart failure should be encouraged to exercise at least moderate physical aerobic activity to improve exercise capacity, quality of life, and reduce HF hospitalizations. Patients with advanced heart failure can also profit safely from moderate aerobic exercise programs like “Nordic walking” activities. The benefit of relaxation techniques is demonstrated. Electronic devices like smartphone applications can help in dietary, physical exercise, and self-control programs. Many of the methods presented are complementary, and the best effects can be obtained when used together, such as weight reduction programs with exercise activity and other components of a healthy lifestyle.
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Zieliński, T., Januszewicz, A. (2023). Nonpharmacological Treatment in Hypertensive Patients with Heart Failure. In: Dorobantu, M., Voicu, V., Grassi, G., Agabiti-Rosei, E., Mancia, G. (eds) Hypertension and Heart Failure. Updates in Hypertension and Cardiovascular Protection. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-39315-0_24
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